Moving to Fitzroy North (2026)
Moving suburbs is one of the biggest decisions you will make. This guide puts every essential for Fitzroy North in one place — the GP you will register with, the supermarket you will default to, the cafe that becomes your regular, and the park where you will walk the dog.
Fitzroy North at a Glance
| Need | Fitzroy North |
|---|---|
| Estimated rent (1BR) | $350–$460/week |
| Restaurants | 37 |
| Cafes | 30 |
| Schools | 12 |
| Parks | 32 |
| Medical | 12 |
| Supermarkets | 6 |
| Pharmacies | 0 |
Your First Week in Fitzroy North
Day 1-2: Set Up Healthcare
Register with a GP immediately — do not wait until you are sick.
Fitzroy North has 12 medical facilities:
| Facility | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Araluen House Medical Clinic | 446 Nicholson Street, Fitzroy North | +61 3 9489 4339 |
| North Fitzroy Village Medical Practice | 226 St Georges Road | +61 3 9482 3344 |
| Northside Clinic | 370 St Georges Road | +61 3 9485 7700 |
| The Neighbourhood Clinic | 329-331 St Georges Road, Fitzroy North | — |
| AllMed Medical Clinic | — | +61 3 9403 9900 |
| North Fitzroy Specialist Centre | 544 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy North | — |
Day 2-3: Find Your Supermarket
- McCoppins Food & Wine — 292-294 Queens Parade
- TT Mart — 25-27 Nicholson Street, Brunswick East
- Woolworths Metro — 141-147 Queens Parade
- Frootz on Parade — 274 Queens Parade
- IGA
- Piedimonte’s Supa IGA plus Liquor — 37-45 Best Street, Fitzroy North
Day 3-4: Explore the Food Scene
Fitzroy North has 37 restaurants and 30 cafes. Start with these:
Morning coffee:
- Rubber Duck Cafe — 139 Queens Parade, Clifton Hill
- Mitte — 76 Michael Street
- Picnic — 183 St Georges Road, Fitzroy North
- Mixed Business
Day 4-5: Set Up Transport
- Get a Myki card — available at any train station, 7-Eleven, or PTV hub
- Myki Money vs Myki Pass — Money for occasional use, Pass for daily commuters
- Daily cap: $10.60 (Zone 1+2) — you will never pay more than this per day
- Register your Myki at ptv.vic.gov.au — protects your balance if lost
Check PTV Journey Planner for your specific commute from Fitzroy North.
Day 5-7: Walk the Neighbourhood
Fitzroy North has 32 parks. Find the one closest to your place and make it your default walk:
- Balfe Park
- Edinburgh Gardens
- Darling Gardens
- Mayors Park
- Merri Park
- Edwardes Place
If You Have Kids
Fitzroy North has 12 schools. Check your zone at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
| School | Address |
|---|---|
| Merri Creek Primary School | 175 Miller Street |
| Northcote High School | 19-25 St Georges Road |
| Our Lady Help of Christians Primary School | 26 Miller Street |
| St John’s Primary School | 61–87 Queens Parade |
| Fitzroy High School | 24 Falconer Street |
Cost of Living in Fitzroy North
| Expense | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|
| Rent (1BR) | $350–$460/week |
| Groceries (weekly, single) | $80–$120 |
| Myki transport (monthly) | ~$165 |
| Utilities (monthly) | $150–$250 |
| Internet (monthly) | $60–$90 |
| Flat white (daily) | $4.50–$5.50 |
See our detailed Cost of Living Guide for the full breakdown.
Should You Move to Fitzroy North?
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Last updated: March 2026. This guide is refreshed when OpenStreetMap data changes — new openings, closures and corrections are reflected automatically. Found something wrong? Let us know.
Sources
- OpenStreetMap Contributors — openstreetmap.org — accessed March 2026
- ABS Census 2021 — abs.gov.au/census
- REIV Quarterly Median Prices — reiv.com.au
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